Metaphor : prominent views and critical assessments
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 9 (31 May. 2010)7 p.
Publisher
University Kasdi Merbah Ouargla Faculty of Arts and Languages
Publication Date
2010-05-31
Country of Publication
Algeria
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
This paper aims at shedding light on some theories and views behind meaning transference in metaphor.
The main motive behind handling this article is to show the complexity and pervasiveness of this linguistic device.
Metaphor obscures its literal meaning while allowing a new understanding to emerge.
Also, it can give concrete illustrations of objects.
Most readers find abstractions alien to them that they need a concrete statement such as the one the analogy provides.
In fact, metaphor is considered as a powerful device whenever one describes a new situation in terms of what has been described before.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bin Zukh, Halimah. 2010. Metaphor : prominent views and critical assessments. al-Athar،Vol. 2010, no. 9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bin Zukh, Halimah. Metaphor : prominent views and critical assessments. al-Athar No. 9 (May. 2010).
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bin Zukh, Halimah. Metaphor : prominent views and critical assessments. al-Athar. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
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BIM-265383